Xavier Grindle has spent a lot of time on Mississippi State's campus so his official visit was more of a formality.

But one thing Grindle underestimated was the amount of passion the student body and fans around Starkville show towards their Bulldogs.

"I've been up there and saw everything but I really liked the people," Grindle said. "The people are very nice up there. They are very passionate about State and very passionate about winning. They are very behind the State program."